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Trip from Limestone, ME to Bangor, ME

Last recalculated Apr 16, 2026

Drive Time

3h 28m

Distance

174.2 mi

280 km

Drive Score

9/10

Great drive

Same Day?

Yes, doable

Fuel Cost

$28

one way

EV Charging

Unknown

Best Time to Leave

Save up to 37 min
4 AM
3h 16m ★
6 AM
3h 28m
8 AM
3h 53m
10 AM
3h 37m
12 PM
3h 35m
3 PM
3h 38m
5 PM
3h 52m
8 PM
3h 21m

Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.

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Downtown Limestone, ME, ME

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Trip Overview

The drive from Limestone, ME to Bangor, ME covers 174.2 miles and takes about 3h 28m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.

The route leans on I 95, Houlton Road, Route 1 for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is highway-focused drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 116.9 miles on I 95. At current regular gas prices, budget about $28.04 one way before food or hotel costs.

Trip Pace

Same-day drive is realistic

A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.

Break Rhythm

1 planned break

A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.

Midpoint

87.1 miles from Limestone, ME

A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 57m into the drive .

Who Is This Route For?

Weekend Trip

Doable as a same-day drive at 3h 28m. Total distance: 174.2 miles.

Family Friendly

Moderate complexity with 1 natural rest stops along the way.

Solo Traveler

3h 28m drive, comfortable solo distance.

First-Time Driver

Mostly highway driving (73%). Straightforward navigation.

Drive Character

This is a 3h 28m highway drive covering 174.2 miles, with most of the trip on I 95 and Houlton Road. The longest continuous stretch is about 116.9 miles on I 95.

Most of the miles stay on highways, which makes pacing and fuel planning easier than turn-by-turn city driving.
There are about 24 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
I 95 is the longest continuous segment at about 116.9 miles.

How Hard Is This Drive?

This is a straightforward highway drive that stays mostly on I 95 and Houlton Road. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes early in the drive near US 1A / Main Street.

Driving Effort 3/10

Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time

Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.

This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.

Where does it get tricky?

The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.

Critical Maneuvers

5 of 7 key points

These are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.

4
0 mi into trip | ~0m in | US 1A / Main Street

Turn right onto US 1A / Main Street

Navigation decision point

4
55.7 mi into trip | ~1h 25m in

Take the exit

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early

6
172.9 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Take the exit toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport

Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one

Exit 184 Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airpo...
5
173.1 mi into trip | ~3h 24m in

Keep slight right at fork

Highway fork - watch signs carefully

5
174.2 mi into trip | ~3h 28m in | US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street

Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100 / Hammond Street

Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach

Main Roads

Road Distance Duration
I 95 116.9 mi 1h 58m
Houlton Road 12 mi 17m
Route 1 9.1 mi 14m
East Limestone Road 8.4 mi 12m
Main Road 6.7 mi 10m
North Road 5.8 mi 8m
Fort Road 5.8 mi 8m
North Street 3.1 mi 5m
Longest stretch: I 95 — 116.9 mi, about 1h 58m

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Limestone, ME and Bangor, ME.

1

Start on Trafton Avenue

73 ft · 5 sec · Trafton Avenue
2

Turn right onto US 1A

0.6 mi · 54 sec · Main Street
3

Continue on US 1A

1.2 mi · 1 min · Fort Fairfield Road
4

Continue on US 1A

8.4 mi · 12 min · East Limestone Road
5

Continue on US 1A

0.2 mi · 18 sec · Bridge Street
6

Continue on US 1A; 167

1.0 mi · 1 min · Presque Isle Street
7

Continue on US 1A

12 mi · 17 min · Houlton Road
8

Continue on US 1A

5.8 mi · 8 min · Fort Road
9

Continue on US 1A

0.1 mi · 9 sec · Bridge Street
10

Continue on US 1A

0.6 mi · 1 min · Main Street
11

Continue on US 1

0.3 mi · 40 sec · Military Road
12

Continue on US 1

2.7 mi · 4 min · Route 1
13

Continue on US 1

6.7 mi · 10 min · Main Road
14

Continue on US 1

6.4 mi · 10 min · Route 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
15

Continue on US 1

0.7 mi · 54 sec · US Highway 1
Use the straight / left lanes.
16

Continue on US 1

5.8 mi · 8 min · North Road
Use the straight lane.
17

Continue on US 1

3.1 mi · 5 min · North Street
18

Take the exit

0.3 mi · 38 sec
19

Merge onto I 95

117 mi · 1 hr 58 min · I 95
20

Take the exit

0.2 mi · 32 sec
Exit 184 Toward ME 222: Union Street, Ohio Street, Airport
21

Keep slight right at fork

514 ft · 20 sec
22

Turn left onto ME 222

1.0 mi · 3 min · Union Street
23

Turn sharp right onto US 2; ME 100

73 ft · 2 sec · Hammond Street
24

Arrive at destination

US 2; ME 100

Trip Plan

Morning Departure

An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left.

Evening Departure

A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.

You can normally do this drive in one day.
Plan roughly 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, and rest.
The halfway point lands around 87.1 miles from Limestone, ME, or about 1h 57m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 116.9 miles.

This is a comfortable same-day trip.

Departure

Before you leave

Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.

First stop

Around 38 miles or 57m in

Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.

Halfway reset

Around 87.1 miles or 1h 57m in

This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.

Final approach

Final hour starts around 2h 54m

Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Bangor, ME than in the middle of the route.

Before You Leave

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Open the route before leaving Limestone, ME so your first major turns are already loaded.

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Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.

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Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.

Day 1

Settle into the route from Limestone, ME

This is one driving day of about 174.2 miles and 3h 28m.

Your first comfortable stop window is around 38 miles from Limestone, ME.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
Plan about 1 real break rather than only quick fuel stops.
The longest stretch is on I 95 for about 116.9 miles.

Where to Stop

Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.

Halfway Point

Midpoint

About 87.1 mi from Limestone, ME · 1h 57m into the drive

town in Aroostook County, Maine, United States

Mid-route town

Meal stop

Houlton, ME

87 mi into the route

Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset

This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.

Popular next leg

Houlton, ME to Bangor, ME

119.6 mi · 2h 4m

Pacing Suggestions

Easton, ME

Fuel and coffee

A short stop after about 38 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.

Houlton, ME

Meal break

The midpoint is around 87.2 miles from Limestone, ME, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.

Arriving in Bangor, ME

The final approach into Bangor, ME usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.

Try to arrive with enough fuel left to skip an immediate station stop unless you already know the area around Bangor, ME.

After long uninterrupted mileage, take five minutes before the last urban segment to reset and refocus on exits, merges, and city traffic.

These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.

National Parks Near This Route

Worth a detour if your schedule allows.

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument

National Monument

Spread across a wild landscape offering spectacular views of Katahdin, Katahdin Woods and Waters invites discovery of its rivers, streams, woods, flora, fauna, geology, and the night skies that have a...

16 mi from route ~39 min detour Free near mile 96.1
Park Closure: Loop Road and North Entrance Seasonal Closures
Park Closure: Katahdin Overlook Construction Closure
View on nps.gov

Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.

Fuel & Cost

Regular Gas

$28.04 one way

$56.09 round trip

$4.09/gal 25.4 MPG avg 61 kg CO2
Fuel Type $/gal One Way Round Trip
midgrade $4.50 $30.86 $61.71
premium $4.86 $33.36 $66.72
diesel $5.61 $38.46 $76.92

No toll roads detected on this route.

Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)

Fuel

$28

Meals

$25–$50

Total

$53–$78

Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.

Estimated CO2 emission: 60.9 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.

Driving Electric?

About $18 in charging · 0 stops · 67% less CO2

Vehicle Type kWh Stops DC Fast Home Charge
Average EV 52.3 0 $18.29 $8.36
Efficient EV 43.6 0 $15.24 $6.97
EV Truck/SUV 69.7 0 $24.39 $11.15

Gas CO2

61 kg

EV CO2

20 kg (67% less)

This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.

DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.

Travel Intel

Current conditions at both ends of the drive.

Forecast as of Dec 18, 2023

Origin

Limestone, ME

Evening in Limestone on Thursday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

32°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Destination

Bangor, ME

Evening in Bangor on Thursday

Local time

6:22 PM

EDT

Current temp

52°F

Unavailable

Live forecast

Seasonal Notes

Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.

Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.

Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.

Time zone

Same local time

Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.

Temperature spread

20 degrees warmer at arrival

A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.

Road read

3h 28m on the road

Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.

Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.

Frequently Asked Questions

The drive from Limestone, ME to Bangor, ME covers 174.2 miles and takes about 3h 28m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are I 95, Houlton Road, Route 1. Most of the drive stays on highways, so watch for ramps and exits.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 87.1 miles from Limestone, ME. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $28.04 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
An early start around 7-8 AM gets you there with plenty of daylight left. A late afternoon start means arriving after dark. Morning is better.
Plan about 1 meaningful break for fuel, food, or rest. A short stop every 2 to 3 hours is enough for this drive.
This is a straightforward 3h 28m drive. You will face about 7 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
The main spots that need attention: near the start (US 1A / Main Street): Navigation decision point; at 55.7 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early; at 172.9 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Multiple destination signs - pick the right one.
The route from Limestone, ME to Bangor, ME does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.

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